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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Medic961 on April 01, 2016, 07:47:07 PM

Title: TJ Timing Chain Replacement schedule
Post by: Medic961 on April 01, 2016, 07:47:07 PM

Hi All,

I was going to change the timing belt but it is a chain on the TJ 2.5l.
I cant find a maintenance schedule to see when to change it.
Do I need to ?? Its a 1998 with 66k of easy miles.

Thanks

Ian

Title: Re: TJ Timing Chain Replacement schedule
Post by: Dave69 on April 01, 2016, 09:48:23 PM

timing chains dont normally need changing as a rule, hence the reason for using a chain and no schedule

Title: Re: TJ Timing Chain Replacement schedule
Post by: Jonny Jeep on April 01, 2016, 10:24:52 PM

Not only is there no schedule but there are no wear guidelines either for the 2.5L chain. The 2.5L has a sprung tensioner that the FSM states compensates for worn chains.

Title: Re: TJ Timing Chain Replacement schedule
Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 01, 2016, 10:32:21 PM

You change it when the rattling becomes unbearable.

Title: Re: TJ Timing Chain Replacement schedule
Post by: LairdScooby on April 04, 2016, 09:21:11 PM

Quote from: Mike on April 01, 2016, 10:32:21 PM

You change it when the rattling becomes unbearable.

Or you think you've gone deaf when you switch the ignition off........................